satyriasis

[ sey-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh- ]

noun

1. Don Juanism.

satyriasis

/ ˌsætɪˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

1. a neurotic condition in men in which the symptoms are a compulsion to have sexual intercourse with as many women as possible and an inability to have lasting relationships with them Compare nymphomania

Word History and Origins

Origin of satyriasis¹

1620–30; < New Latin < Greek satyríāsis. See satyr, -iasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of satyriasis¹

C17: via New Latin from Greek saturiasis; see satyr , -iasis

Example Sentences

In men, hypersexuality was traditionally called satyriasis, while similar behavior in women was described as nymphomania.

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Erotomania (satyriasis and nymphomania), or abnormal exaltation of the sexual appetite.

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A further degree of sexual hyperæsthesia is called Satyriasis in man, and nymphomania in woman.

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In this case onanism is produced spontaneously as the result of psycho-sexual precocity or hereditary pathological satyriasis.

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It is well known that, while satyriasis is rare, nymphomania is comparatively common.

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When occurring in women this is also called Nymphomania, and in men Satyriasis.

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